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CONSERVATION STRATEGY
2012 - 2017
July 2012
Sungazer Smaug giganteus
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Niche
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Our Vision
Our Mission Definitions
The EWT’s Conservation Strategy
The EWT’s Operational Structure
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The EWT’s Six Strategic Imperatives
High level programme goals
Strategic Imperative 1
Strategic Imperative 2
Strategic Imperative 3
Strategic Imperative 4
Strategic Imperative 5
Strategic Imperative 6
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How we work
Appendix 1 - Priority species (2012 - 2017)
Appendix 2 - Where we work
Appendix 3 - Countries in which the EWT is working (2013)
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Cover photograph: Sungazer Smaug giganteus is endemic to South Africa inhabiting gently
sloping primary grasslands. Photographer: Shivan Parusnath.
Photograph on this page: The Wattled Crane Bugeranus carunculatus is listed as Critically
Endangered in South Africa.
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The Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Niche
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is a non-governmental, non-profit,
conservation organisation, founded in 1973 and operating throughout southern
and parts of East Africa. The EWT conserves threatened species and ecosystems
in southern Africa by initiating research and conservation action programmes,
implementing projects which mitigate threats facing species diversity and
supporting sustainable natural resource management.
The EWT furthermore communicates the principles of sustainable living through
awareness programmes to the broadest possible constituency for the benefit of the
region. The EWT has developed a unique operational structure through which the
mission and objectives of the EWT can be achieved.
The EWT achieves its conservation goals through specialist, thematic Programmes,
designed to maximise effectiveness in the field and enhance the development of
skills and capacity. These Programmes form the backbone of the organisation and
are essentially self-managed projects harnessing the talent and enthusiasm of a
dynamic network of individuals who specialise in an area of conservation
importance and have developed unique expertise in response to the challenges
they face.
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Programmes comprise multiple stakeholders and harness their diverse but relevant
expertise to address environmental priorities. Stakeholders include national and
provincial government, landowners, local communities, ranch workers, conservancies, academic institutions and industry.
The EWT also acts as a public watchdog, often taking government and industry to
task for decision-making which does not meet sustainability criteria.
Our Vision
A healthy planet and an equitable world that values and sustains the diversity of
all life.
Our Mission
The Endangered Wildlife Trust is dedicated to conserving threatened species and
ecosystems in southern Africa to the benefit of all people.
The organisation achieves this mission by:
• Initiating and implementing conservation research and action programmes;
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Preventing species extinctions and maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem
functioning;
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Supporting sustainable natural resources and management;
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Communicating the principles of sustainable living and empowering people
by capacity building, and awareness programmes to the broadest possible
constituency; and
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Taking a strong leadership and advocacy role in promoting environmental and
social justice.
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Definitions
The EWT’s Conservation Strategy
Common challenges with measuring conservation success include assumptions about the
link between actions and impacts, long conservation impact timeframes, donor interest in
measuring conservation impacts versus human impacts and organizational structures that
discourage objective measurement of conservation impacts. Thus many measures have
focused more on measuring the successful implementation of a project plan, rather than
the overall conservation impact which the project aimed to achieve (implementation
performance indicators rather than biodiversity impact indicators). Similarly it can be hard to
attribute the impact of conservation actions on pressures, as these actions can be one of a
number of interacting influences.
The EWT’s current Conservation Strategy was developed in 2008 and aims to achieve the
organisation’s Vision, Mission and niche as outlined in the 2008 Strategy document. The
Strategy centres around six Strategic Imperatives which were formulated in 2008 and which
encompass the programmatic work of the EWT:
Choosing an appropriate measure to match the level at which the measurement is
taking place takes careful consideration and needs to interrogate some of the constraints
mentioned above. In working towards this, an important baseline is the use of standard
terminology that is well defined and allows anyone to understand what the various levels of
project implementation and measurement are. The following is a summary of the terms and
definitions used in this document:
Engagement with the process of measuring outcomes and conservation success began at the
project level in 2008, through the development of project work plans, which are regularly
reviewed. Since 2009, ongoing internal and external discussions have focused on finding
ways to measure conservation impact and project progress to ensure that the EWT’s work is
measurably contributing to national and international conservation goals.
A strategic planning workshop was convened in March 2012 to ramp up these project level
deliberations and discussions to a Strategic Imperative level. This will enable the
measurement of conservation success across the organization and in the context of national and
international conservation priorities.
Strategic imperatives
A suite of critical activities that, if focused on, will insure the attainment of the EWT’s Vision
and Mission. Six strategic imperatives provide the framework within which the EWT operates.
Programme goals
Programme goals describe the desired future state of the system. These are long-term
(~20 year) goals.
Programme targets
Programme targets provide measurable conservation impacts achievable by the programmes
in a 5-year time frame.
High level organisational targets
These are overarching strategic targets which define specific goals over the next twenty years,
under each of the EWT’s six Strategic Imperatives, and which therefore, broadly encompass
the scope of work undertaken across the EWT’s programmes.
Indicator
This is a measurable entity related to a specific information need such as the status of a target/
factor, change in a threat, or progress toward an objective. Indicators should be measurable,
precise, consistent and sensitive.
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The EWT’s Operational Structure
Board of Management
Executive Assistant
Governance
Conservation
Head of Conservation Funding
Head of Conservation Science
Head of Conservation & Business
Communications Manager
Financial Manager
Human Resources Manager
Conservation Science Unit
Biodiversity
Information
Specialist
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Biodiversity
Research
Projects
Programmmes
African Crane Conservation Programme (ACCP)
Birds of Prey Programme (BoPP)
Carnivore Conservation Programme (CCP)
Drylands Conservation Programme (DCP)
Source to Sea Programme (STSP)
Law & Policy Programme (LPP)
Threatened Amphibian Programme (TAP)
Threatened Grassland Species Programme (TGSP)
Wildlife & Energy Programme (WEP)
Wildlife & Transport Programme (WTP)
Graphic Designer
Skills Development
Unit
IT Technical Support
Frontline/ Reception
Fundraising Personnel
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Bookkeepers
The EWT Conservation Strategy supports the provisions of:
Key Multilateral Environmental Agreements
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (1972)
World Heritage Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972)
Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (1973)
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979)
United Nations Law of the Sea Convention (1982)
Convention on Biological Diversity (1992)
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992)
Convention to Combat Desertification (1994)
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: The Kyoto Protocol (1997)
Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) (2001)
Key Regional Environmental Agreements (Southern Africa)
SADC Protocol on Shared Watercourse Systems (1995)
SADC Protocol on Energy (1996)
SADC Protocol on Mining (1997)
SADC Protocol on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement in the Southern African Development Community (1999)
SADC Protocol on Fisheries (2001)
SADC Protocol on Forestry (2002)
Amended Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of
the Western Indian Ocean, Adopted : 31 March, 2010
The Convention for the Co-operation in the Protection and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the West
and Central African Region (Abidjan Convention). 1981
Key National Legislation and Policy
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 108 of 1996
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
National Environmental Management Act: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003
National Environmental Management Act: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004
National Environmental Management Act: Integrated Coastal Management Act 24 of 2008
Environment Conservation Act 73 of 1989
National Water Act 36 of 1998
Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998
White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biological Diversity (1997)
National Biodiversity Strategy, Action and Implementation Plans (NBSAP) (2005)
National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment (NSBA) (2011)
National Biodiversity Framework (NBF) (2008)
National Protected Area Expansion Strategy (NPAES) (2008)
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STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE 5
Explore and develop
opportunities for
mentorship and capacity
building within the
conservation sector
STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE 3
STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE 2
Increase awareness and
mainstream environmental
considerations into the
daily lives of people and
decision makers
Ensure that the viability of
threatened habitats and
ecosystems is maintained
STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE 6
STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE 1
Identify human-induced
threats and the affected
species in order to halt or
reverse species decline
STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE 4
The EWT’s Six Strategic Imperatives
Develop innovative,
economically viable
alternatives to address
harmful impacts, to the
benefit of people and
biodiversity
Provide a leadership role in
ensuring efficient and
adequate implementation
compliance and
enforcement of
conservation legislation
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High level programme goals
The various programmes and units within the EWT have identified the following high-level goals necessary for the achievement of the EWT’s six strategic imperatives. The goals outlined in the table below indicate the
major areas of work across the programmes, and provide the primary basis for setting the targets listed on the following pages. In reality, our conservation activities often cut across several strategic imperatives and
some programme-level targets will therefore fall outside of the core strategic imperatives identified in the table below.
Six Strategic Imperatives
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Programmes
Identify human-induced
threats and the affected
species in order to halt or
reverse species decline
Ensure that the viability of
threatened habitats and
ecosystems is maintained.
Develop innovative,
economically viable
alternatives to address
harmful impacts, to the benefit
of people and biodiversity.
Increase awareness and
mainstream environmental
considerations into the daily
lives of people and
decision makers
Explore and develop
opportunities for mentorship and capacity building
within the conservation
sector.
Provide a leadership role in
ensuring efficient and adequate
implementation, compliance and
enforcement of conservation
legislation.
African Crane Conservation
Programme
Viable populations of the four
resident crane species in Africa are
maintained.
The integrity of key wetlands and
their catchments is secured.
Sustainable natural resource
management is practiced at key
wetland and catchment sites
relevant to cranes.
Birds of Prey Programme
The decline in threatened birds of
prey and other large birds in
southern Africa is reduced and
ultimately halted.
The loss and fragmentation of key
habitats for birds of prey and other
large birds are reduced.
The impact of anthropogenic factors
on populations of birds of prey and
other large birds in southern Africa
is reduced.
Carnivore Conservation Programme
Viable carnivore populations with
genetic and demographic integrity
are ensured.
Appreciation for carnivores and
their role is increased among all
audiences.
Survival of carnivores is increased by
mitigating threats.
High-quality, relevant and complete
biodiversity data are readily
available.
Conservation Science Unit
Drylands Conservation Programme
Law and Policy Programme
Tools and services are made
available to the broader
conservation community.
Effective conservation decisionmaking is facilitated through access
to collated data.
Appropriate representative indicator or threatened species for the
drylands are identified and a full
baseline conservation assessment
is undertaken in order to set targets
for conservation.
The threats to selected species due
to trade (both legal and illegal) are
reduced
Viable populations of threatened
and indicator dryland species are
maintained in functional ecosystems
(e.g. Riverine Rabbit).
The sustainable use of key dryland
ecosystems and catchments is
secured and improved, with a
concomitant improved resilience to
climate change.
Sustainable land management and
biodiversity conservation principles
are mainstreamed into the drylands
agricultural sector and policies.
Citizens and role players in the
conservation sector effectively
use and implement the
relevant legal framework.
The legal regime is influenced to
contribute to effective biodiversity
conservation.
Effective implementation of the legal
regime is facilitated to contribute to
biodiversity conservation.
Effective enforcement is supported to
contribute to biodiversity conservation.
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Six Strategic Imperatives
Six Strategic Imperatives
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6
Programmes
Identify human-induced
threats and the affected
species in order to halt or
reverse species decline
Ensure that the viability of
threatened habitats and
ecosystems is maintained.
Develop innovative,
economically viable
alternatives to address
harmful impacts, to the benefit
of people and biodiversity.
Increase awareness and
mainstream environmental
considerations into the daily
lives of people and
decision makers
Explore and develop
opportunities for
mentorship and
capacity building within
the conservation sector.
Provide a leadership role in
ensuring efficient and adequate
implementation, compliance and
enforcement of conservation
legislation.
An accredited and preferred
suite of highly relevant
conservation training materials
and courses is available to
and taken up by conservation
and other sectors.
Skills Development Unit
Population parameters for targeted
priority marine and freshwater
species of concern are monitored
regularly and species
conservation status is improved,
wherever possible.
Targeted priority marine, coastal
and freshwater habitats are
protected and restored.
Threatened Amphibian Programme
Populations of threatened
amphibian species are secured.
Key habitats for threatened
amphibian species are maintained
and protected.
Threatened Grassland Species
Programme
Viable populations of threatened
grassland species are secured and
maintained.
Sufficient representative habitat is
secured under formal conservation
to sustain threatened, endemic and
specialist species.
Source to Sea Programme
The impacts of existing and
emerging threats to freshwater,
marine and coastal biodiversity are
reduced.
A positive change in thinking and
behaviour is brought about among
targeted groups relevant to marine,
coastal and freshwater biodiversity.
Appreciation for amphibians and
their role is improved among all
audiences.
Wildlife and Energy Programme
Negative interactions between
wildlife and energy related
infrastructure are averted.
Wildlife and Transport Programme
Threats to wildlife from the
transport sector are effectively
mitigated.
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Strategic Imperative 1: Identify human-induced threats and the
affected species in order to halt or reverse species decline.
Strategic Imperative 1 supports the provisions of the following international conventions
and agreements and national processes:
Convention on Biological Diversity
CBD Article 7 (a): Identify components of biological diversity important for its conservation
and sustainable use .
CBD Article 7 (b): monitor the components of biological diversity ... paying particular
attention to those requiring urgent conservation measures...
Aichi Biodiversity Target
Strategic Goal C: To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species
and genetic diversity.
National Biodiversity Implementation Plan
Strategic Objective 3: Integrated Management of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems:
Integrated terrestrial and aquatic management minimises the impacts of threatening
processes on biodiversity, enhances ecosystem services and improves social and economic
security.
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1.1 Higher level
organizational
target: Monitor and
evaluate relevant
measures of
population status for
species of concern.
African Crane Conservation Programme
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Standardised monitoring protocols are developed and baseline data on population status and threats are collected.
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The baseline status of current suitable habitat for Riverine Rabbits in the Karoo is developed, both in terms of area and quality.
The value of the Riverine Rabbit as an indicator for healthy Karoo ecosystems is assessed.
Plant and/or animal species that are appropriate to target for conservation measures within dryland ecosystems are evaluated and baseline assessments initiated.
Drylands Conservation Programme Targets
Source to Sea Programme Targets
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The conservation status of targeted priority marine and freshwater species is assessed on a regular basis through the use of standardised monitoring protocols.
Effective citizen science networks are established for monitoring the status of targeted priority marine and freshwater species and their associated habitats.
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Baseline data on population size and threats are collected for Pickersgill’s Reed Frog and the Amathole Toad.
The impact of habitat fragmentation is determined for the Pickersgill’s Reed Frog.
Long-term population monitoring protocols are developed and implemented at key sites for Pickersgill’s Reed Frog and the Amathole Toad.
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Population trends and threats are quantified for all target species in threatened grasslands.
The minimum habitat requirements are quantified for target threatened grassland species.
Threatened Amphibian Programme Targets
Threatened Grassland Species Programme Targets
1.2 Higher level
organizational target:
Maintain or,
wherever possible,
improve population
status for species of
concern.
African Crane Conservation Programme Targets
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Significant improvements in current population trends are achieved for all four African crane species.
Significant improvements in breeding success are achieved for all four African crane species.
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Five South African Red Listed birds of prey are downlisted over the next 10 years.
Viable breeding populations are maintained of all birds of prey and other large birds.
Focus on vultures is expanded to include a metapopulation approach covering the rest of Africa.
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No population declines are observed for any carnivores species.
Population increases of 5-20% are achieved for all threatened carnivore species.
The genetic diversity of carnivore populations is maintained.
The demographic integrity of carnivore populations is maintained.
The extent of occupancy and area of occurrence is maintained for all carnivore species.
A significant increase is achieved in the percentage of occupied suitable habitat for threatened carnivores.
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The international and national Red List status of the Riverine Rabbit and other species of concern in the drylands are downlisted.
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Poaching of rhino and other selected species is significantly reduced.
Poaching associated impacts on rhino and other selected species are reduced through the rescue and rehabilitation of individuals to ensure successful reintroduction
into the wild.
Birds of Prey Programme Targets
Carnivore Conservation Programme Targets
Drylands Conservation Programme Targets
Law & Policy P Programme Targets
Source to Sea Programme Targets
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Species management plans to improve the conservation status of targeted priority marine and freshwater species are developed and implemented.
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The Pickersgill’s Reed Frog and the Amathole Toad are downlisted in the next 10 years.
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A significant improvement or stable population trend is achieved for all target threatened grassland species.
Threatened Amphibian Programme Targets
Threatened Grassland Species Programme Targets
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Strategic Imperative 2: Ensure that the viability of
threatened habitats and ecosystems is maintained.
Strategic Imperative 2 supports the provisions of the following international conventions
and agreements and national processes:
Convention on Biological Diversity
CBD Article 8 (c): regulate or manage biological resources important for the conservation of
biological diversity whether within or outside protected areas, with a view to ensuring their
conservation and sustainable use.
CBD Article 8 (d): promote the protection of ecosystem, natural habitats and the maintenance
of viable populations of species in natural surroundings.
CBD Article 8 (f): Rehabilitate and restore degraded ecosystems and promote the recovery
of threatened species, inter alia through the development and implementation of plans or
other management strategies.
Aichi Biodiversity Target
Strategic Goal C: To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species
and genetic diversity.
National Framework for Sustainable Development
Strategic Focus Area 2: Sustaining our ecosystems and using natural resources efficiently.
• Value of our ecosystems
• Improving aquatic ecosystems, water availability and water quality
• Investing in protecting and enhancing ecosystem services
• Food security and natural resource-based livelihoods
National Biodiversity Implementation Plan
Strategic Objective 3: Integrated Management of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems:
Integrated terrestrial and aquatic management minimises the impacts of threatening
processes on biodiversity, enhances ecosystem services and improves social and economic
security.
Strategic Objective 5: Conservation Areas: A network of conservation areas conserves a
representative sample of biodiversity and maintains key ecological processes across the
landscape and seascape.
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2.1 Higher level organizational target: Secure priority habitats and ecosystem functions.
African Crane Conservation Programme Targets
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Protected area status (country specific) is improved for at least 5 important crane sites.
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The loss or compromise of all key breeding sites is prevented for birds of prey and other large birds.
All known roosting sites and staging areas are secured for over-wintering birds of prey in the region.
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Priority dryland habitats are secured under stewardship mechanisms (at least 2 new sites per year and regular audits of
existing sites).
Birds of Prey Programme Targets
Drylands Conservation Programme Targets
Source to Sea Programme Targets
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Selected targeted priority freshwater and coastal sites are secured under formal Biodiversity Stewardship agreements.
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At least four sites, collectively containing ~30% of the known population of Pickersgill’s Reed Frogs, are secured through
stewardship and land acquisition.
Threatened Amphibian Programme Targets
Threatened Grassland Species Programme Targets
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Priority habitat is secured under formal proclamation for threatened grassland species (at least 2 sites or 20,000ha - Protected Environment or Nature Reserve).
2.2 Higher level organizational target: Improve the ecological integrity of priority habitats and ecosystem functions through rehabilitation, restoration
and sustainable management.
African Crane Conservation Programme Targets
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A significant improvement in ecosystem services (functioning) is achieved in key crane habitats (at least 5 sites).
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The implementation of restoration significantly increases habitat and ecosystem services in dryland ecosystems, for the
benefit of focal species, habitats and local communities.
Drylands Conservation Programme Targets
Source to Sea Programme Targets
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Natural Resource Management Plans are developed and implemented in selected marine, coastal and freshwater stewardship sites, and on-going maintenance is
facilitated.
2.3 Higher level organizational target: Significant reduction in loss of priority habitats.
African Crane Conservation Programme Targets
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Wetland extent is maintained for at least 5 sites relevant to cranes.
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A loss of less than 10% in area of high quality habitat for target dryland species.
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Expansion of marine, coastal and freshwater protected areas is advocated where relevant to ensure that sufficient provision is made for ecosystem services or
species range.
Targeted inappropriate developments and activities within targeted priority marine, coastal and freshwater areas are prevented or effectively mitigated to reduce
or avoid loss of aquatic habitats or species.
Drylands Conservation Programme Targets
Source to Sea Programme Targets
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Threatened Amphibian Programme Targets
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The impacts on wetland habitats critical for threatened frog species are mitigated through the uptake of responsible wetland management approaches.
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Strategic Imperative 3: Develop innovative, economically viable
lternatives to address harmful impacts, to the benefit of people and
biodiversity.
Strategic Imperative 3 supports the provisions of the following international conventions
and agreements and national processes:
Convention on Biological Diversity
CBD Article 6 (b): Integrate as far as possible, and appropriate, the conservation and
sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sectoral or cross-sectoral plans,
programmes or policies.
CBD Article 7 (c): identify processes and categories of activities which have or are likely
to have significant adverse impacts on the conservation and sustainable use of biological
diversity, and monitor their effects.
CBD Article 10 (b): adopt measures relating to the use of biological diversity to avoid or
minimise adverse impacts on biologicaldiversity.
Aichi Biodiversity Target
Strategic Goal B: Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use.
Strategic Goal D: Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services.
National Framework for Sustainable Development
NFSD Strategic Focus Area 3: Economic development via investing in sustainable
infrastructure.
• Mechanisms, methods and criteria to promote sustainable infrastructural investment.
• Developing skills and capacity for building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure.
• Second economy interventions.
National Biodiversity Implementation Plan
Strategic Objective 4: Sustainable Use of Biological Resources: Human development and
well-being is enhanced through sustainable use of biological resources and equitable
sharing of the benefits.
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3.1 Higher level organizational target: Adoption of adaptive sustainable natural resource management across the focal areas.
African Crane Conservation Programme Targets
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Unsustainable use of natural resources is significantly reduced across at least 5 sites relevant to cranes.
Shifts in the socio-economic structure of communities that are conducive to ecosystem functioning are achieved across at least 5 sites
relevant to cranes.
Drylands Conservation Programme Targets
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The implementation of sustainable natural resource management and climate change adaptation is significantly increased in dryland
ecosystems, for the benefit of focal ecosystems, habitats and local communities.
3.2 Higher level organizational target: Identification and mitigation of existing and emerging threats to biodiversity in focus areas from industry.
Birds of Prey Programme Targets
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Input is provided into all (100%) development applications in key areas for birds of prey and other large birds.
A ~30% reduction is achieved in mortalities of birds of prey and other large birds as a result of impacts from energy infrastructure, direct persecution, poisoning, muthi-use, drownings and trade.
Carnivore Conservation Programme Targets
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Appropriate and effective carnivore conflict mitigation measures are taken up at key sites.
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Input is provided into all (100%) development applications in key areas for threatened dryland species, such as the Riverine Rabbit, and ecosystems.
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Key threats in priority freshwater, marine and coastal sites are identified and a suite of management solutions determined to address those threats.
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Strategic population management interventions for Pickersgill’s Reed Frogs (including relocations, reintroductions and reinforcements) are implemented
where necessary, at key sites earmarked for industrial development.
Drylands Conservation Programme Targets
Source to Sea Programme Targets
Threatened Amphibian Programme Targets
Wildlife & Energy Programme Targets
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All guidance and recommendations for existing electrical infrastructure are adopted and implemented.
75% of all wind energy developments and 50% of all solar developments undergo pre and post construction monitoring for relevant wildlife and all resultant
recommendations are implemented.
Wildlife and Transport Programme Targets
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Mitigation guidelines are developed for at least two transport industry sectors based on scoping reports.
Risk rates are reduced at ACSA airports based on appropriate risk calculations and target reductions.
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Strategic Imperative 4: Increase awareness and mainstream
environmental considerations into the daily lives of people and decision
makers.
Strategic Imperative 4 supports the provisions of the following international conventions
and agreements and national processes:
Convention on Biological Diversity
CBD Article 10 (a): Integrate consideration of the conservation and sustainable use of
biological resources into national decision-making.
CBD Article 12 (b): Promote and encourage research which contributes to the conservation
and sustainable use of biological diversity, particularly in developing countries.
CBD Article 12 (c): In keeping with the provisions of Articles 16, 18 and 20, promote and
cooperate in the use of scientific advances in biological diversity research in developing
methods for conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
CBD Article 13 (a): promote and encourage understanding of the importance of and the
measures required for, the conservation of biological diversity, as well as its
propagation through the media, and inclusion of these topics in educational programmes.
CBD Article 13 (b): Cooperate, as appropriate, in developing educational and public
awareness programmes with respect to conservation and sustainable use of biological
diversity.
Aichi Biodiversity Target
Strategic Goal A: Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming
biodiversity across government and society.
National Framework for Sustainable Development
NFSD Strategic Focus Area 5: Responding appropriately to emerging human development,
economic and environmental challenges.
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4.1 Higher level organizational target: All of the EWT’s guidelines and tools are adopted and implemented.
Drylands Conservation Programme Targets
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All local plans and policies developed for priority drylands ecosystems are taken up by relevant decision-makers.
Source to Sea Programme Targets
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90 % of the EWT’s guidelines and recommendations related to management and use of freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems are adopted and implemented by the
relevant users.
Wildlife & Energy Programme Targets
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Best practice guidelines are endorsed by the Department of Environmental Affairs and at least two provincial authorities and adopted by the energy industry.
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Best practice guidelines are adopted by at least two transport industries (ACSA airports and one other).
Wildlife and Transport Programme Targets
4.2 Higher level organizational target: EWT data are integrated into all relevant decision making.
African Crane Conservation Programme Targets
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All relevant data collected by the ACCP in South Africa are effectively used in conservation planning and development processes.
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All data collected by the EWT or through collaborations with partners are available on the Knowledge Management System.
All relevant external and internal requests and for data are serviced.
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All specialist avifaunal and bat input related to new energy-related infrastructure is adopted and implemented.
Conservation Science Unit Targets
Wildlife & Energy Programme Targets
4.3 Higher level organizational target: Positive change in behaviour and practice occurs among selected stakeholder groups.
Birds of Prey Programme Targets
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A significant improvement of the general awareness of the importance of and need to conserve key birds of prey and other large birds and their associated habitats is
achieved.
Carnivore Conservation Programme Targets
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A significant improvement in appreciation for carnivores is achieved among target audiences.
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A significant improvement of the general awareness of the importance of conserving dryland ecosystems and biodiversity is achieved.
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A significant shift occurs in local communities in selected sites from current unsustainable economic activities to water-linked green-economy systems.
A greater awareness of freshwater and marine issues, aquatic habitats and species, occurs among the general public through the roll-out of a formal communications
strategy .
Drylands Conservation Programme Targets
Source to Sea Programme Targets
Threatened Amphibian Programme Targets
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A significant improvement in the public profile of amphibians is achieved among target audiences.
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A significant improvement of the general awareness in the energy sector of the importance of and the need to conserve key bird and bat species is achieved.
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Positive changes in behaviour and practice are shown by the relevant role players in the agricultural sector regarding grain spillage and the impact this has on owls.
Awareness is raised through citizen science networks established to monitor the impacts of the transport sector on biodiversity.
Wildlife & Energy Programme Targets
Wildlife & Transport Programme Targets
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Strategic Imperative 5: Explore and develop opportunities for
mentorship and capacity building within the conservation sector.
Strategic Imperative 5 supports the provisions of the following international conventions
and agreements and national processes:
Convention on Biological Diversity
CBD Article 12 (a): Establish and maintain programmes for scientific and technical
education and training in measures for the identification, conservation and sustainable
use of biological diversity and its components, and provide support for such education and
training for the specific needs of developing countries.
National Framework for Sustainable Development
NFSD Strategic Focus Area 3: Economic development via investing in sustainable
infrastructure.
• Developing skills and capacity for building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure.
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5.1 Higher level organizational target: A suite of high quality and accredited relevant training tools is developed and utilized.
Conservation Science Unit
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All relevant external and internal needs for critical data-related training or key data management tools are addressed.
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10 courses (addressing 3 of 5 nationally identified skills gaps and EWT priorities) are developed and accredited within 5 years.
A minimum of 2 interventions per course are run each year after accreditation.
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A suite of high quality and accredited (where possible) relevant training tools on freshwater, marine and coastal management are
developed and provided to the relevant groups.
Skills Development Unit
Source to Sea Programme Targets
Wildlife & Energy Programme Targets
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A minimum of 80 training interventions, with the electrical utility, are conducted each year.
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An accredited training programme is offered to the transport industry (ACSA airports).
Wildlife & Transport Programme Targets
5.2 Higher level organizational target: A range of focussed capacity building and leadership development interventions is implemented.
African Crane Conservation Programme Targets
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The leadership capability of ACCP staff and partner organisations, and capacity to implement crane, wetland and community conservation projects supported by the
ICF/EWT partnership are improved.
Law & Policy Programme Targets
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Effective legal capacity building and skills development interventions are developed and implemented to address key priorities.
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Strategic Imperative 6: Provide a leadership role in ensuring efficient
and adequate implementation, compliance and enforcement of conservation
legislation.
Strategic Imperative 6 supports the provisions of the following international conventions and
agreements and national processes:
Convention on Biological Diversity
CBD Article 6 (b): Integrate as far as possible, and appropriate, the conservation and
sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sectoral or cross-sectoral plans, programmes
or policies.
CBD Article 8 (k): Develop or maintain relevant legislation and / or other necessary regulatory
provisions for the protection of threatened spies or populations.
CBD Article 14 (a): Introduce appropriate procedures requiring environment impact
assessment of its proposed projects that are likely to have significant adverse impacts on
biological diversity with a view to avoiding or minimising such effects, and where appropriate,
allow for public participation in such procedures.
Aichi Biodiversity Target
Strategic Goal E: Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge
management and capacity building.
National Framework for Sustainable Development
NFSD Strategic Focus Area 1: Enhancing systems for integrated planning and implementation.
• Governance and integration for sustainable development
• Planning for sustainable development
• Policy integration
National Biodiversity Implementation Plan
Strategic Objective 1: Policy Framework for Biodiversity Management: An enabling policy and
legislative framework integrates biodiversity management objectives into the economy.
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6.1 Higher level organizational target: EWT interventions result in improvements in the legal regime for biodiversity conservation.
Law & Policy Programme Targets
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At least 90% of EWT’s reactive comments on draft legislation are incorporated into revised drafts.
At least 80% of key recommendations from the EWT are adopted for the development of the biodiversity conservation legal and policy framework.
Precedents are created through legal intervention, when appropriate.
6.2 Higher level organizational target: Effective implementation, use and participation in environmental legislation and other legal processes.
Law & Policy Programme Targets
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Effective implementation is promoted through selected strategic interventions.
An effective suite of tools is developed and successfully utilised by civil society and government.
6.3 Higher level organizational target: Supporting enforcement of biodiversity-related legislation
Law & Policy Programme Targets
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Effective enforcement is supported to maximise the possibility of successful prosecution and appropriate sentences in selected cases relevant to the EWT.
The detection of wildlife crime is increased.
Strategic legal interventions are initiated to improve effective enforcement.
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How we work
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The EWT values working in partnerships with likeminded organisations for
mutual benefit. We recognise the strength in collaboration and forming
coalitions with partners to complement our skills, enhance our strengths and
support our weaknesses;
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The EWT further believes in inter-organisational information sharing and
skills development;
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We recognise that shared resources can increase impact;
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We believe in the development of Best Practice and sharing this Best Practice
far and wide to ensure broad uptake and sustainability in its implementation;
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We like to be fearless leaders in conservation and will take measured risks to
break new ground to achieve our conservation goals;
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We are not afraid to apply interventions when appropriate and necessary to
address environmental damage and species threats;
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We focus our work around national, regional and international priorities but
are equally focussed on emerging threats and issues which need our
attention;
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We love to pioneer conservation action and take active measures to reverse
negative trends as we identify them;
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We recognise and support the integration of social development and
environmental objectives and the need for holism in our approaches, for a
sustainable and equitable future for all;
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We value and hold high the principles of good governance transparency and
accountability in all that we do;
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We work with passion, commitment, loyalty, team spirit and respect for all
life;
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We hold high the principles of integrity, honesty, accountability, transparency
and quality;
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We strive for excellence in all that we do;
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We are dependable and carefully consider ethics in every one of our
decisions and actions;
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We take a long term view of our interventions and plan our projects and
activities with a long term view of the desired future;
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We support applied conservation that identifies issues that need addressing
and directs and measures our conservation efforts;
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We are practical, and strive to always be in touch with our stakeholders on
the ground;
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We are persistent and tenacious and don’t walk away from a challenge;
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We value every cent given to us and will never waste resources;
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We have a broad conservation focus but will not abandon the threatened
species whose future will always need an organisation like the EWT if they are
to remain secure;
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We speak for those who cannot.
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Appendix 1:
Priority Species 2012 - 2017
Common Name
Scientific Name
National Red List Status
All Encephalartos spp
Vandijkophrynus amatolicus
Hyperolius pickersgilli
Diceros bicornis Diceros bicornis minor
Bunolagus monticularis
Critically Endangered
Critically Endangered
Critically Endangered
Critically Endangered
Vulnerable
Critically Endangered
Globally Critically Endangered Species
Cycad species*
Amathole Toad*
Pickersgill’s Reed Frog*
Black Rhinoceros*
Southern Central Black Rhinoceros*
Riverine Rabbit*
Globally Endangered Species Amatola Malachite #
Border Barb #
Eastern Cape Rocky #
Hogsback Frog*
Western Leopard Toad #
African White Backed Vulture*
Hooded Vulture*
Black Harrier*
Grey Crowned Crane*
Ludwig’s Bustard*
Southern Ground Hornbill*
African Wild Dog*
Chlorestes apricans Endangered
Barbus trevelyaniEndangered
Sandelia bainsEndangered
Anhydrophryne rattrayi
Endangered
Amietophrynus pantherinusEndangered
Gyps africanus
Vulnerable
Necrosyrtes monachus
Vulnerable
Circus maurus
Vulnerable
Balearica regulorum
Vulnerable
Neotis ludwigii
Vulnerable
Bucorvus leadbeateri
Vulnerable
Lycaon pictus
Endangered
Globally Vulnerable Species Amatola Barb#
Marico Barb*
Sungazer*
Blue Crane*
Black Crowned Crane*
Wattled Crane*
Bateleur*
African Crowned Eagle*
Tawny Eagle*
Martial Eagle*
Barbus amstolicus
Barbus motebensis
Smaug giganteus
Anthropoides paradiseus
Balearica pavonina
Bugeranus carunculatus
Terathopius ecaudatus
Stephanoaetes coronatus Aquila rapax
Polemaetus bellicosus
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Not listed
Critically Endangered
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Endangered
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Globally Vulnerable Species African Grass Owl*
Yellow-breasted Pipit*
Saddle-billed Stork*
Blue Swallow*
Cape Vulture*
Lappet-faced Vulture*
White-headed Vulture*
African Lion #
Cheetah*
Dugong*
South Western Black Rhinoceros*
Globally Threatened Species Lesser Kestrel*
Globally Near Threated Species
Lesser Flamingo #
Brown Hyaena~
Leopard*
White Rhinoceros*
Globally Least Concern Species
African Hawk Eagle*
Amur Falcon*
Red-footed Falcon*
Taita Falcon #
Pel’s Fishing Owl*
Red-billed Oxpecker*
Yellow-billed Oxpecker*
Maribou Stork*
Bearded Vulture*
Honey Badger*
Caracal #
African Wild Cat~
Black-backed Jackal #
Oribi*
Cape Clawless Otter #
Spotted-necked Otter #
Data Deficient Species
Orange-Vaal Largemouth Yellowfish*
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Tyto capensis
Vulnerable
Anthus chloris
Vulnerable
Ephippiorhunchus senegalensisEndangered
Hirundo atrocaerulea
Critically Endangered
Gyps coprotheres
Vulnerable
Aegypus tracheliotus
Vulnerable
Aegypus occipitalis
Vulnerable
Panthera leo
Vulnerable
Acinonyx jubatus Vulnerable
Dugong dugon Not listed
Diceros bicornis bicornis
Critically Endangered
Falco naumannii Vulnerable
Phoenicopterus minor
Hyaena brunnea Panthera pardus
Ceratotherium simum
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Least Concern
Aquila spilogaster
Not listed
Falco amurensis
Not listed
Falco verspertinus
Not listed
Falco fasciinucha
Not listed
Scotopelia peliEndangered
Buphagus eryrthrorhynchus
Vulnerable
Buphagus africanus
Vulnerable
Leptoptilos crumeniferus Vulnerable
Gypaetus barbatus
Critically Endangered
Mellivora capensis
Near Threatened
Caracal caracal
Least Concern
Felis silvestris
Least Concern
Canis mesomelasi
Least Concern
Ourebia ourebiEndangered
Aonyx capensis
Near Threatened
Lutra maculicollis
Near Threatened
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
* Indicates species that we are currently working on
# Indicates species for which projects are planned
~ Indicates species on which we have worked in the past
Near Threatened
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ZIMBABWE
CCP
MUSINA
BOTSWANA
LPP
NAMIBIA
Madikwe Nature Reserve
BoPP
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
DCP
CALVINIA
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Grasslands:
a. High altitude grasslands
b. Highveld grasslands
Wetlands
River catchments and systems
Savanna
Indigenous forests
Kalahari semi-desert
BoPP
ACCP
BoPP TGSP
TAP
DURBAN
DE AAR
ACCP
Pondoland MPA
UMTATA
Main Cities
Protected Areas
BoPP
Karoo National Park
The EWT’s programmes implement conservation
in action in many of South Africa’s important
ecosystems including:
1.
Ukahlamba Drakensberg
World Heritage Site
LESOTHO
SOUTH AFRICA
Isimangaliso Wetland Park
CCP
RICHARDS BAY
BoPP
BLOEMFONTEIN
BoPP
SPRINGBOK
Appendix 2:
Where we work
STSP
CCP
BoPP
BoPP
BoPP
ACCP
TGSP
HARRISMITH
KIMBERLEY
UPINGTON
Namaqua National Park
Kruger National Park
BoPP
LPP
PRETORIA
STSP
WEP
JOHANNESBURG
BoPP
BoPP
HEAD OFFICE
ACCP SWAZILAND
ERMELO
STSP
TGSP
ACCP
BoPP
Richtersveld National Park
MOZAMBIQUE
BoPP
EAST LONDON
BEAUFORT WEST
GEORGE
BoPP LPP
CAPE TOWN
ACCP
PORT ELIZABETH
BoPP
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African Crane Conservation Programme (ACCP)
Birds of Prey Programme (BoPP)
Carnivore Conservation Programme (CCP)
Drylands Conservation Programme (DCP)
Source to Sea Programme (STSP)
Law and Policy Programme (LLP)
Threatened Amphibian Programme (TAP)
Threatened Grassland Species Programme (TGSP)
Wildlife and Energy Programme (WEP)
Wildlife and Transport Programme (WTT)
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Appendix 3:
Countries in which the EWT
is working (2013)
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2)
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8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya
Lesotho
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Rwanda
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Uganda
Rwanda
Kenya
Democratic Republic of
Congo
Tanzania
Malawi
Mozambique
Zambia
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Swaziland
South Africa
Lesotho
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